by AJ Martel — Glamping and short-term rental numbers have surged in recent years. But how much is too much for the Southern Utah lodging market?
![Graphic: A map of Garfield County with pictures of five different-sized schools spread throughout the county.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Garfield-County-Schools.webp)
by Naketa Martel — The Garfield County School Board voted to alter its traveling schedule to establish a more regular meeting place. This decision is a mistake.
The Byway — Garfield County School Board met for their regular meeting on July 17. They discussed a proposed change in board meeting locations.
![Elder Martel carries a cello inside from a rainy parking lot. The cello has a shirt over it.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Is107-AJ-Martel-Elder-Martel-Cranbrook-Cello-20050327-e1721847883811.webp)
by AJ Martel — On my mission, I didn’t have much “success” as the world calls it. But I found God, and in turn, found myself. I found my faith.
![Kyle Morgan holding a Book of Mormon.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Is107-Kyle-Morgan-Buenos-Aires-scaled-e1721850211508.webp)
by Kyle Morgan — The decision to serve a mission was easily one of the best ones I have made in my life. I served in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
![Elise Sarles.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Is107-Elise-Sarles-courtesy-of-Elise-FB-e1721849226439.webp)
by Elise Sarles — The times in Yakima, Washington, when I let my life glorify my Savior and let His light shine are when I saw miracles happen.
![Nadia Griffin.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Is107-Nadia-Griffin-Called-to-Serve-e1721847962723.webp)
by Nadia Griffin — As I have come to know Jesus Christ, my desire to serve Him has increased, and I have found courage to go on a mission.
![The "Welcome to Bicknell" sign off the side of the road coming into Bicknell.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bicknell-sign-web-crt-bicknell-utah-e1721764189706.webp)
by Abbie Call, The Byway — Bicknell’s 24th of July celebration was on Saturday, July 20. There was a 5K, kid’s bike parade, dinner, live music and various tournaments.
![A group of men standing around the Fremont school bell on a monument with a plaque.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Is107-Lauralee-Construction-Crew-crt-KyleeBoyter-Reaper-e1721704024283.webp)
by Lauralee Williams — On the morning of Saturday, July 20, Camp Geyser (Fremont) hosted the “Fremont School Bell” Daughters of Utah Pioneer marker dedication.
![Firefighters fill sandbags in Marysvale.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/firefighters-filling-sandbags-in-marysvale-crt-Marysvale-Town-Facebook-e1721683541546.webp)
by Ari Hurdsman — With fire departments slowly containing the Silver King Fire, a new worry has been brought to Marysvale’s attention: monsoon season flooding.